Health by Haidee

A hip replacement at 58, the months it really took, and the things I had to work out for myself.

Hip replacement, from the first limp to walking free again.

Ms Priya Raman, MS (Orth), FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Ms Priya Raman (MS (Orth), FRCS (Tr&Orth)) is an orthopaedic surgeon whose practice centres on hip replacement, including primary total hip arthroplasty, the different surgical approaches, and revision surgery. She reviews the clinical content of Health by Haidee.

She keeps the site accurate on the operation itself, the choice of implant and approach, the precautions that lower the risk of dislocation, the recognised complications, and the long arc of recovery, checking it against international evidence such as guidance from the World Health Organization, OARSI osteoarthritis recommendations, Cochrane reviews, national and regional joint registries, and the peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature.

Her review confirms the facts; it is not a treatment plan for any individual and creates no doctor-patient relationship. Decisions about your own hip belong with the surgical team who can examine you, weigh your circumstances, and follow you over time.

Articles medically reviewed by Ms Priya Raman